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THE BOOK OF THE LANTERN. 



be screwed. L is one of the legs in position. T is an 

 enlarged view of the toe of one leg, showing the screw- 

 hole where it can be attached to the floor. A 1 is a socket, 



FIG. 67. 



showing how it is composed of two pieces of iron, one flat 

 and one bent. I may mention that the top of the leg, 

 which fits into the socket, is diminished in size for that 

 purpose, and that the shoulder thus formed on it holds it 

 firmly in position. I have used these legs for several 

 years, and have never seen anything which would fulfil 

 their purpose so well. They can be secured for travelling 

 by a couple of leather straps, or can be made to go inside 

 the lantern-box. Their combined weight is fourteen 

 pounds. 



